"The fastest transformation from fame to infamy I've ever seen."
"Oh my God, I feel so sad now. I shouldn't have watched that movie in the first place."
"Qin Wei Chu! I was wrong! I shouldn't have climbed over to another actor!!!"
"That video is really convincing. They were hugging all the way, and that big shot seemed quite eager. In the end, he just carried Lin Qiong inside."
"I feel sorry for the big shot's original wife... sigh..."
The company initially planned to hire some water army to manipulate reviews, but the online comments are completely overwhelmed and uncontrollable. Now, they are considering reaching out to external help to bring down the trending topics.
Wang Cheng keeps refreshing his phone, sweating profusely. Yesterday, Lin Qiong mentioned going home. If only he had let Lin Qiong go yesterday... If he had let Lin Qiong go yesterday, none of this would have happened.
But that big boss has power and influence. Even someone like Director Wang with a high position in the industry dare not say a word against him. If he had clung to Lin Qiong more desperately, Lin Qiong wouldn't have been taken away.
Wang Cheng is now drowning in deep self-blame. Lin Qiong hasn't recovered from the impact of divorce, and now, this happens. He keeps trying to contact Lin Qiong, but the phone is continuously off, making it impossible to reach him.
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On the other end, Lin Qiong, whom they couldn't contact, is currently sleeping soundly in the arms of his partner.
Both of them had already woken up, but because he was still lying down, drowsiness overcame him. Since he had work later in the evening, he decided to catch up on some more sleep.
Lin Qiong is currently experiencing a severe lack of security, sleeping in a slightly curled-up position. Seeing this, Fu Xingyun reaches out and pulls him into his arms.
Lin Qiong opens his eyes in a daze, "Xingyun."
Fu Xingyun, as if soothing a cat, reaches out to stroke the back of Lin Qiong's neck, "I'm here, go back to sleep."
"Together," Lin Qiong stretches out his hand to embrace Fu Xingyun's neck tightly, pressing his lips against it, rubbing gently as he speaks, "Sleep together."
Fu Xingyun can't resist and kisses Lin Qiong's ear. Lin Qiong, feeling ticklish, moves to the side.
Once they both savor the sweetness, they fall asleep again.
When they wake up again, it's already afternoon, and the sunlight outside is warm.
"When did you start liking me?" Lin Qiong asks.
Fu Xingyun looks at him, "I don't know."
Lin Qiong mumbles, "So it wasn't love at first sight."
Fu Xingyun raises an eyebrow, "Did you wish it was love at first sight?"
Lin Qiong nods.
Fu Xingyun: "You said I couldn't get it up the first time you saw me."
Lin Qiong: !!!
Oh no, he completely forgot about that.
Then he quickly reached out and patted the strong chest of Fu Xingyun, "How is that possible? I was just joking."
Continuing, he asked, "Let's not count that time. What did you feel when you first saw me at our wedding?"
"..."
Lin Qiong curiously asked, "Why aren't you saying anything?"
Fu Xingyun was momentarily speechless.
Back then, Lin Qiong appeared, panting, holding a bunch of wildflowers in his hands, looking as if he had run around the whole world.
Since Fu Xingyun didn't speak, Lin Qiong had to ask, "Did you think I looked handsome back then?"
Looking into Lin Qiong's clear eyes, Fu Xingyun nodded.
Lin Qiong burst into laughter upon hearing this – that's more like it.
Then he planned to get up and prepare some food.
Seeing Lin Qiong getting up, Fu Xingyun reached out, embraced his waist, and pulled him back.
"Where are you going?"
Lin Qiong: "To cook, it's time for lunch."
The two of them woke up around noon, having taken a nap after their late-night activities. It was now three or four in the afternoon.
Considering that Lin Qiong had a bit too much to drink yesterday and was also frightened, Fu Xingyun couldn't bear to let him cook. "Let's order food."
There was a hotel staff phone on the bedside table not far away. Fu Xingyun got out of bed, took a stack of brochures, and then returned.
The brochures contained the hotel's dining menu.
Lin Qiong curiously leaned over to take a look. Since it wasn't convenient for Fu Xingyun, he directly lifted Lin Qiong onto his lap and then contacted room service to order.
"Hello, how can we assist you?"
Seeing the call from this room number, the hotel staff broke out in a cold sweat. One, because the room's occupant was a big shot, and two, because the two individuals in this room were currently in a precarious situation.
"We'd like to order some food."
"Sure, sir. Please go ahead."
Fu Xingyun lowered his gaze and looked at Lin Qiong. "What would you like to eat?"
Lin Qiong pointed to the black-bone chicken soup. "This one."
"Anything else?"
The cold voice suddenly softened, and the hotel staff was nearly frightened. Listening to their conversation was giving them goosebumps.
Lin Qiong placed the menu in front of Fu Xingyun. "What would you like to eat?"
Fu Xingyun: "You decide."
Lin Qiong nodded, "Then let's add four portions of rice and..."
After Lin Qiong listed a variety of dishes, Fu Xingyun, despite some confusion, repeated the order. Once the call ended, he couldn't help but ask, "Isn't it a bit too much?"
Unexpectedly, Lin Qiong exclaimed, "How can you doubt yourself?!"
Fu Xingyun: ?
Lin Qiong patted his shoulder, "You must believe in yourself. Confidence!"
Thirty minutes later, Fu Xingyun looked at the empty plates, lost in thought.
"..."
It turns out he had always eaten this much.
Later, Lin Qiong, seeing that there were still two hours before work, decided to get ready to go out.
While Lin Qiong was getting dressed, Fu Xingyun watched him the entire time, making him feel a bit embarrassed.
After getting dressed, Lin Qiong looked at Fu Xingyun and said, "I'm leaving."
Fu Xingyun stood by, arms crossed, watching him without saying anything.
Lin Qiong repeated, "I'm leaving."
As he attempted to take a step, Fu Xingyun blocked his way firmly.
"..."
Lin Qiong looked up at him, then suddenly planted a kiss on his lips. "Is it okay?
Fu Xingyun: "One more time."
Lin Qiong kissed him again, but Fu Xingyun was not satisfied.
"One more time."
Lin Qiong: "You've already said that once, you can't say it again."
After a moment of silence, Fu Xingyun spoke, "Ten more times."
Lin Qiong: ...
But these ten times weren't necessarily going to be kisses. Lin Qiong looked at him and asked, "Can I come back to kiss you?"
Fu Xingyun didn't say anything.
Worried that Fu Xingyun might not agree, Lin Qiong pushed him up against a wall before leaving. "Wait for me to come back and kiss your mouth off."
With that, he disappeared to the door, leaving a blown kiss before closing it.
Fu Xingyun watched the closed door, shaking his head with a smile.
As Lin Qiong exited the hotel, he spotted paparazzi and reporters lurking not far away. Thinking they were there to take pictures, he sprinted away.
"Darn, darn, darn! He ran!!!"
"Chase! If we catch him, the reward doubles!!!"
However, they couldn't catch up.
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Upon entering the backstage after rushing to the event venue, many staff members looked at him with sympathetic and pitiful eyes.
"Why are you all looking at me like that?"
The burly photographer who was stopped gulped, "What look?"
"A strange look."
The photographer shook his head, "We aren't."
They had all witnessed Lin Qiong being taken away yesterday, clearly forced into the situation. Their perception of Lin Qiong was different from what was portrayed online. Instead of disdain, they felt pity.
Lin Qiong, confused, was about to go to his own dressing room when he saw Wang Cheng rushing towards him from a distance.
"Lin Qiong!" Wang Cheng grabbed his shoulder, "How are you? What happened to you?!"
Lin Qiong shrugged, "I'm fine."
"It's all my fault for not keeping you here yesterday. I'm sorry."
Lin Qiong rubbed his head, "No need to apologize."
In the next moment, a piece of paper was handed to him.
Lin Qiong, curious, asked, "What's this?"
Wang Cheng looked serious, "You'll be speaking on stage later."
Lin Qiong opened the note and was instantly stunned.
"A new script?" Lin Qiong thought for a moment, "This character is quite pitiful."
"That character is you."
Lin Qiong: ...
Saying so, Wang Cheng opened Weibo to show Lin Qiong.
Lin Qiong lowered his gaze to look and then his eyes widened.
The man who brought him into the hotel last night turned out to be Fu Xingyun!
For a moment, his small mouth formed an "O" shape.
So, it means that the man who bullied him last night was Fu Xingyun.
But at the same time, there was also some relief that the man from yesterday was Fu Xingyun. The feeling of disgust vanished in an instant.
Then, taking a deep breath, that scoundrel!
Seeing Lin Qiong's surprised expression, Wang Cheng spoke to comfort him, "I know you are innocent. None of this was your intention, but the other party has power and influence. We can't compete with that; we can only endure."
With that, he manually closed Lin Qiong's open jaw, "But you did nothing wrong."
The event staff started to urge, and Wang Cheng raised his hand to pat Lin Qiong's head a few times before sending him backstage.
When Lin Qiong went on stage, Wang Cheng consoled him, "You can speak confidently. I've taken care of those who brought rotten eggs. Don't worry."
"..."
Sure enough, when Lin Qiong appeared this time, he faced the dazzling flashes of superstar level.
——Live Chat——
"He actually has the nerve to come out!!"
"I really want to see how he explains this!"
"I feel like he'll still try to deny it even if he's dead."
——
The reporters swarmed him.
"Lin Qiong, can you respond to the rumors about being kept financially?"
"Lin Qiong, were you involved in any inappropriate relationships?"
"Lin Qiong..."
"Lin Qiong..."
Lin Qiong narrowly avoided getting a microphone in his face and gently pushed them away, "Can you ask one question at a time?"
The reporters exchanged glances, and one of them seized the opportunity to ask, "Do you know that Mr. Fu is married?"
Lin Qiong nodded, "Yes."
——Live Chat——
"Damn, Lin Qiong has gone crazy!"
"Is this a case of homewreaking?!"
"First time seeing someone do such a thing and still be this courageous."
——
"Why did you engage in a relationship with him when you knew Mr. Fu was already married?"
Lin Qiong blushed for a moment, then whispered softly, "Do you all always ask such bold questions?"
The reporter persisted, "Your answer is?"
Blushing, Lin Qiong replied, "Isn't this quite normal?"
Even though they hadn't tried it yet.
Reporter: !!!
——Live Chat——
"Fuck! He wants us to throw rotten eggs at him!"
"How dare he say that?!"
"Oh my god, Lin Qiong, just shut up!"
——
The reporters were also shocked, "Don't you think having a relationship with a married man is morally wrong?"
"It is morally wrong," Lin Qiong looked troubled, "But we're legally together."
The reporters were momentarily stupefied. Then one asked, "Paying for it is not legal."
Lin Qiong nodded, "When sleeping with my husband I don't get paid."
Reporter: !!!